Archive for the Past Events Category

Feb. 22 – Jubilee Voices at the “Gospel Train Ride to Freedom”

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Keep celebrating Black History Month by taking a ride on the “Gospel Train Ride to Freedom: Striving to get it Right!” in Rockville, MD. Hear the exciting sounds of the community as members of Washington Revels Jubilee Voices join church choirs, dance groups, and other artists to

February 16 – “The Courage to Be”: Jubilee Voices at the Lyceum

By Washington Revels on February 10, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Black History Month in Alexandria, VA For Black History Month, Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History will celebrate African American music, history and culture in a concert, “The Courage to Be.” The show will explore the themes

March 9 – Purim Family Day at the Capital Jewish Museum

By Washington Revels on February 10, 2025 / Past Events

Purim is just around the corner and you’re invited to celebrate with the Capital Jewish Museum and the Washington Revels!

Join us to design your own crowns, masks, and capes, decorate groggers, explore JewCE: the Jewish Comics Experience (complimentary access with a Family Day ticket), and purchase delicious hamantaschen from Sunflower Bakery. Then, don your costumes and get loud for a one-of-a-kind JewCE! themed Purim spiel at 3:30pm, written and directed by the Washington Revels.

May 3 (4pm) – May Revels at the National Cathedral

By Washington Revels on February 1, 2025 / May Revels - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels will close the annual All Hallows Guild Flower Mart held at the Washington National Cathedral on May 3 at 4pm. We will process to the front steps of the cathedral (or inside the Cathedral, if there is rain)—dressed in traditional May “whites” with colorful sashes and flower wreathes—to celebrate the greening of the year with song, dance, and merry mumming.

January 26 – Pub Sing at McGinty’s, new start time 6:30pm!

By Washington Revels on January 23, 2025 / Past Events

Celebrate the new year, and chase away the winter blues at McGinty’s Public House, for an evening of good food, friends and song. Co-hosts Abbie Mulberg and Greg McGruder will lead some songs, along with other members of the Washington Revels community, for an enjoyable evening in

February 8 – Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 23, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Frederick Douglass’s 207th birthday and Black History Month at this event hosted at Martha’s Table! Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at the Opening Ceremonies for this annual program celebrating the “Lion of Anacostia,” Frederick Douglass. The celebration includes music by the Jubilee Voices, a puppet show by Ebony Sonshine, and a Jazz performance by the Finn Murphy Quartet.

May 16 & 17 – Adult Auditions for “Andalusian Treasures”

By Washington Revels on January 2, 2025 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces adult (ages 18+) auditions for its 43rd annual holiday production. Join our 40-person adult chorus for this year’s show, “Andalusian Treasures,” and bring a delightful blend of music, dance and story to life!

CANCELED – November 8 – Make Your Own Dragon Workshop

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2025 / Events, Past Events

Let your child’s imagination soar at our fun-filled puppet-making workshop hosted by Washington Revels and The Puppet Co. You will create your own dragon puppet and then we will all join in a festive parade around the park featuring your newly created puppets!

July 4 – Takoma Park Independence Day Parade

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2025 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. No experience is necessary–just come and join in the fun. Let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of July 4th spectators!

November 16 – Talbot Ave. Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on October 28, 2024 / Ensembles, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Members of Heritage Voices will lead and teach songs at the 2024 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. The Walk is an annual fun, family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month.